PHYS.SCI.7.A
Calculate and explain work and power in one dimension and identify when work is and is not being done by or on a system.
Physics · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022
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workpowerone dimensionsystem
Skills
- calculate (work in one dimension) #dok2
- calculate (power in one dimension) #dok2
- explain (work in one dimension) #dok2
- identify (scenarios when work is or is not done by or on a system) #dok1
Learning Targets
- I can calculate work in one dimension using appropriate formulas and units. #dok2
- I can calculate power in one dimension from given work and time data. #dok2
- I can explain what is meant by work in one dimension in a physical context. #dok2
- I can identify situations when work is being done on or by a system. #dok1
- I can identify situations when work is not being done on or by a system. #dok1
Big Ideas
- Work and power are quantitative measures that describe changes in a physical system.
- Identifying when work is or is not done is essential to understanding energy transfer in physics.
Essential Questions
- What is the difference between work and power in physics?
- How can you determine if work is being done on or by a system?
- What factors affect the amount of work done in a given scenario?
- Why is it important to distinguish cases where no work is done?
- How does calculating work and power help us understand real-world situations?